2025-2026 Get Ready Queensland Funding Program

In the first two weeks of July 2025, all councils will receive an invitation via email to submit their Get Ready Queensland (GRQ) funding applications.

Councils are strongly encouraged to submit their applications to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) by 31 July 2025. Timely submission will ensure applications are assessed promptly and that the 90% funding payment is processed ahead of Get Ready Queensland Week, scheduled for 6 to 12 October 2025.

Please be advised that the final deadline for submissions is 1 October 2025. Applications not received by this date will have their funding automatically allocated to QRA-led activities.

All funding submissions should be emailed to submissions@qra.qld.gov.au

Program activities are to be completed by 30 June 2026. 
 

GRQ 2025-26 Funding Guidelines
2025-2026 Funding Guidelines
GRQ Submission Checklist 2025-26
Funding Submission Checklist
GRQ Branding Guidelines
GRQ Branding Guidelines

2025-26 Grant Acquittal Requirements

Grant recipients must submit the completed GRQ Project Form, Acquittal Activities, and signed Certification (Acquittal) forms to submissions@qra.qld.gov.au by 30 September 2026.

If you need more time, contact your QRA Resilience and Recovery Officer or the GRQ team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au by 1 September 2026 to request an extension.

Required supporting documents:

  • Transaction ledger report or invoices for claimed expenses

  • Evidence of completed activities (photos, videos, collateral)

  • Progress report

  • Signed Certification (Acquittal) form confirming:
    a) Activities met funding guidelines and objectives
    b) Funds were used appropriately for community benefit and all conditions were met

Rolling over unspent GRQ funding to the next financial year:

Great news for councils! GRQ has updated the guidelines to allow councils to roll over any unspent funds into the next financial year, giving councils more flexibility to plan and deliver even bigger, better community projects!

Requesting a rollover:

If grant recipients have not used the full 90% upfront payment and want to rollover the remaining funds to be used in the next financial year, please contact your QRA Resilience and Recovery Officer or the GRQ team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au for approval.

For more information and support, contact your QRA Resilience & Recovery Officer or the Get Ready Queensland team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au.